Little Monster

Well, my tiny girl is definitely in the Terrible Two's, even though she is not two until this weekend. Ugh! Yesterday she was grabbing parts of my body and twisting and refusing to let go. And then there's the screaming. But the poor little baby has had a tough time over the last week. She is getting some new teeth, and she has had forest green diarrhea about ten times a day. I know it's supposed to be an old wive's tale that teething and diarrhea go together, but it definitely seems to be true. We've been through a month's supply of wipes in 5 days. The poor little monster is a wreck from head to toe. The cold weather has aggravated her eczema on her calves and her skin is like sandpaper all over. Then there’s the raging diaper rash due to the constant poop issues. Plus she has a cold and keeps vomiting up phlegm that she has swallowed. It’s so delightful. And that doesn’t even take into account the hair!! Poor baby. But she’s still the very picture of cuteness and beauty.

It was Thanksgiving last week and Grandma Ruth and Grandpa stayed with us for five nights, which was lots of fun for everyone. And we had Deb, Joerg, Anni and Ted here for a couple of visits, including a little family birthday party for Immy and Anni on Sunday. Immy doesn't get a friend birthday party this year, as the only little people she really knows are Little Max and Sylvie, who she sees when she goes to Alexandra for 15 hours per week. Next year she'll be planning her guest list.